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DUNE FINE! Charming family-friendly cottage right next to the beach!

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Large backyard with multiple seating areas
Exterior
Master bedroom
Master private bath
Bedroom #2!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Michigan City, IN
  • Washington Park Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Washington Park Zoo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Blue Chip Casino
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

4 Single Beds

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DUNE FINE! Charming family-friendly cottage right next to the beach!

Newly Remodeled 4-Bedroom 3-Bath Home Is Right On The Beach, Waiting For You

This lake house has all the comforts of home, plus every amenity you want for a fantastic vacation. Located in beautiful Michigan City (just 65 miles from Chicago and 35 miles from South Bend) this home is perfect for summer vacations, weekend winery tours, and Notre Dame sports weekends. Only one house separates this home from one of Lake Michigan's most gorgeous beaches so you can enjoy the luxury of beach front living. In addition to the beach, you're also in very close proximity to Washington Park, Washington Park Zoo, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets and everything the area has to offer.

The home was completely remodeled in 2019. It features a very large master bedroom with a king bed, two quality bedrooms with queen beds, as well as a fourth bedroom with 3-4 single beds for little ones or smaller singles. Three FULL bathrooms are provided for ultimate convenience during your stay. There's a fully equipped kitchen, with an open living and dining area. Vintage stained glass windows contribute to the hip cottage atmosphere. Over 500 square feet of patio space in the private backyard, with a large fire pit, limestone game court and plenty of seating gives you tons of space for dining and relaxing. The house also has an outdoor shower for rinsing after a long day at the beach!

During peak summer months the property is rented on a weekly basis, generally Friday-to-Friday. We look forward to seeing you at Dune Fine!

Property manager

Scott & Jessica Gaito

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Michigan City

Located in Michigan City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Washington Park Zoo and Canada Park.
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Michigan City, IN

What's nearby

  • Washington Park Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sheridan Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Washington Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blue Chip Casino - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Michigan City Station - 4 min drive
  • Michigan City-11th Street Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪William B's Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zorn Brew Works Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Game - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DUNE FINE! Charming family-friendly cottage right next to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DUNE FINE! Charming family-friendly cottage right next to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DUNE FINE! Charming family-friendly cottage right next to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DUNE FINE! Charming family-friendly cottage right next to the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michigan City holiday home is just steps away from Stop 2 Beach and Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Michigan City Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Dune fine was an amazing property with the perfect set up for a much needed girls weekend. Steps from the beach, great backyard with fire pit, plenty of beds and baths for everyone and a great room/dining room area for hanging and playing games. We would def stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway house!!

We had a great time visiting!! We loved the sunsets and the cozy house !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!

Wonderful property- very close to beach! Even closer than we anticipated. Property was clean, great amenities. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for us

We truly enjoyed our stay here! With proximity to the beach and the amenities included you can’t go wrong! Host was very responsive. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taraneh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

The house was great! Very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The house came stocked with everything we needed and was very close to the beach. We had 3 adults and 4 kids (ages 2 through 6) during our stay, and everyone was comfortable and happy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family summer vacation

The property was a perfect fit very clean with a super location. Very easy beach access with a short walk just over a beautiful dune. Scott was very helpful and easy to access with any concerns. I highly recommend this property, and our family will be renting it again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Part 2

This house and location are amazing. Scott is a very responsive and helpful host. The amenities are great, large backyard, firepit, grill, and outdoor dining make the experience that much better. The house is very clean with lots of room for everyone to enjoy themselves. This is our second stay and we plan to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glad we stayed here and wish it were longer!

Seven adults, ages from 32 to 92. Mom and Dad did fine on the first floor, but couldn't make the hike (really only about a block but up and down) to the beach. We resolved that by visiting Washington Park just a few blocks away. Covered picnic tables or park your chair on the sand. Worked out great for them. Bedrooms all worked out OK too. One queen bedroom on the first floor is pretty small, the other has a full dresser and slightly larger. Master bed/bath is upstairs and very roomy. My sister and niece slept in the room with the three twins which had its own bathroom-perfect! We didn't need the washer/dryer much except to do towels before we left but it was nice to have it available. Dining room table seats six people comfortably, and when we needed more room, we at outside. Four cushioned chairs under a nice shade tree, and a umbrella table for another six. Kitchen served our purpose, and three nights of our stay were homemade dinners. Plenty of pots, pans, couple skillets need replacement but utensils for everything you could imagine! AC worked fine and plenty of natural light which is important to a few of us. Storage box outside had some fun beach items and sand chairs. We picked up some wood at Al's Supermarket about 10 minutes away and made a nice fire on our last night there. Our favorits restaurants nearby-Polish Peasant, Brewery Lodge and Dune Billie's. Great pie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third year of enjoying this house

We've stayed at this property three years in a row and plan to come back again next year. It's clean, has an excellent location, and has plenty of space for the family and guests. Scott is always great to with with as well, so it makes this an easy choice for us. We love the outdoor shower for getting sand off, and the water heater keeps up even if all three showers inside are going. We really enjoy Dune Fine!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Well Appointed House, but Pets Have Been Here

House is great for families/groups. Plenty of space to spread out in the living spaces and upstairs bedrooms. An issue is this property is listed as 'No Pets Allowed Property'. We chose this rental for this reason; as members in the group have severe allergies. Upon arrival, it was clear animals have been inside the home. Allergic reactions started. With a quick cleaning of a lint roller on furniture, rugs, blankets; animal hair was collected. We contacted the owners to inform them. The response " we do not allow pets in our rentals. We also always follow any stay with a deep cleaning. We are hopeful your group is comfortable and has a great rest of your stay." No offer to re-clean, provide new linens or blankets or monetary reimbursement for the poor deep cleaning/un-acknowledged allowance of pets. Pros: Plenty of space. 2 refrigerators. Next to beach path (use the public path out front door). Great internet. Great smart TV/firestick. Large Patio/Fire pit (you provide firewood from a nearby store). Washer and Dryer on main floor (not basement). Beach toy bin was stocked. Coffee supplies stocked. Cons: Not Pet-Free. No shades/blinds on first floor common areas. House is across the street from the public parking lot & public restrooms; this was not an issue for our stay, but guests should know of the people traffic/car traffic immediately in front of the home (didn't use front door). If neighbors have too many cars (which they did), you can get parked in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Home

This home is beautiful, super clean, and has everything you need to know unwind and relax! The owners are very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

This vacation home was perfect for our family group. The beach was steps away and it was enjoyed by all. The home itself was just lovely and we were all very comfortable. Scott was so accommodating and a great communicator. Things could not have gone any smoother!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dune Fine

Scott was very accommodating, responsive an very easy to deal with. The house was perfect, we had an amazing time and plan to book for next summer. Everything was clean and exactly as shown. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan City getaway

The house was perfect for our family. Just over the dune is the water! Beds comfy, air conditioner worked great, even upstairs! Nice to have three bathrooms. Kitchen had everything we needed. Hosts are wonderful. Highly recommend if looking to stay in the area. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sheridan Beach Get Away

Excellent location and home. Right by Sheridan Beach, perfect for families. Rental included games, beach towels, beach chairs and toys, grill, fire pit and cooler. Fabulous in every way. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dune Fine

We loved the location. House is up to date and clean with plenty of towels, linens, and other supplies. Access to the beach is real easy. Overall we had a real good vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall, very good!

We had an awesome stay at this residence in Michigan city. The property was located just off the beach, as advertised. Everything was clean and well-maintained and communication was prompt and clear. We had no issues with securing the property in our coming and going. The kitchen was very well stocked with cookware and dishes. We actually had to store a lot of our non-perishables on the counter, because the drawers were full. There was a small Dyson vacuum, available to help keep the sand at minimum. The washer and dryer worked well, although the dryer was quite loud, and we found that the baby had a harder time sleeping with it running. There was a full stash of games which we put to use on a couple of rainy days. Of the ones we played, none of them were missing pieces. Our children were very pleased with the beach toys and equipment that were provided. Really, the only major downside we encountered was that the mattress on the king bed wasn’t very comfortable. On our 3rd night there, we went to Walmart and got a thick mattress topper, which significantly improved our sleep. There was also a book full of restaurants, entertainment, venues, etc. of what was available locally. We have used Vrbo properties several times and this is the first time we encountered such a comprehensive book. We really appreciated it! We’d stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darci T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

Great house and location! We had a ladies weekend and the house was great for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

This was a great house. Looked to be a brand new renovation. A beautiful beach 2 minute walk away. I 'd definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reconnecting

After a long 8 years we were finally able to reconnect with family. This property was the absolute answer. Super close to the beach and super quiet. The house is very well kept everything was clean and allowed us to just sit back and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house. Super clean. Plenty of space. Very comfortable.

Short walk to beach. There is a path with plastic to walk on makes it easy . Quiet neighborhood. Would definitely rent again .
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We met up with grandparents here for a brief family vacation. Get mid way point for us. The house was wonderful right on the beach. Owner is quick to respond. We had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H., Battle Creek, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Weekend

My husband and I brought our 4 kids here for the long weekend and we had a fantastic time! Beach access was awesome. Plenty of room for our whole squad
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect group get-away!

This house is amazing; spacious, clean, decorated nicely, and the patio was huge; bring some firewood! The neighborhood has an old school beach community feel; it was easy to imagine we were on the east coast in Virginia Beach. The beach is just over the dune outside the house and it was lovely; very soft sand! Lots of beds and bathrooms; plenty of room for the family/friends! I highly recommend this property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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